At UFC 316, Kayla Harrison claimed the women's bantamweight title, submitting reigning champion Julianna Pena. Harrison, an Olympic gold medalist and former PFL star, expressed her gratitude and described the win as surreal, emphasizing the significance of her journey over the title itself. Post-fight, she called for a match with Amanda Nunes, a fighter regarded as the greatest of all time, hinting at potential fights in both bantamweight and featherweight divisions. Harrison, with a record of 19-1, is eager to solidify her legacy in women's MMA.
"This belt represents so much more than that. The journey to get here and the woman that I've become... I've been through some sh*t, and I feel like my spirit is unbreakable."
"I definitely want to fight Amanda. She's the greatest of all time, I want to be the greatest of all time. I've wanted that for a long time now."
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